Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
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Other Uses
Used As Food
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
White Ash
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Yambohne
Fraxinus americana
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fraxinus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and White Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and White Ash? We provide you with everything About Jicama and White Ash. Jicama doesn't have thorns and White Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and White Ash has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jicama and White Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and White Ash
Season and care of Jicama and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and White Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and White Ash Physical Information
Jicama and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Jicama and White Ash
Care of Jicama and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.